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Drive Hammered Get Nailed Patrols return to King County

More impaired statewide driving deaths occurred in August than any other month, according to statistics.

That's why between Aug. 17 and Sept. 3 extra officers will be looking for DUI drivers during the annual Drive Hammered, Get Nailed campaign.

Auburn and Kent are among the many police department participating in the beefed-up patrols.

It's up to all of us to keep our roads safe. So, what are signs of an impaired driver? Drunken drivers can exhibit a variety of behaviors depending upon impairment level. For example, those who know they are impaired:

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